Bus Driver - Retired
- Non-Exempt
Primary Function
Performs routine bus driving duties transporting students to and from assigned schools; transports students for special events and field trips.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have retired from York County School Division
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid Virginia motor vehicle operator's license
- Ability to meet Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License requirements:
- Minimum hours of instruction
- Satisfactory score on written examination
- Local and state standards for driving test
- Local and state standards for driving record check (DMV report)
- State required physical (as administered by York County School Division contracted provider; physical includes alcohol and controlled substance testing)
- Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students
- Sufficient knowledge of commercial vehicle operation with P, S and Air brake endorsements
- Thorough knowledge of State highway operating rules and procedures
- Excellent driving record without a moving traffic violation within two years
- Ability to operate radio communication
- Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders
- Completion of defensive driving course and multimedia first aid prior to employment preferred
Performance Responsibilities
- Maintain valid Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License with P, S and Air-brake endorsements
- Inspect vehicle prior to and after daily operations for maintenance discrepancies
- Operate a school bus over established routes in an efficient and punctual manner
- Maintain student discipline while operating a school bus following the guidelines established by the School Board
- Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions
- Perform housekeeping duties inside and outside the school bus
- Refuel and check oil on equipment as needed
- Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities
- Act in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel
- Maintain availability to drive doubled bus runs within the normal contracted hourly day as circumstances require and perform such doubled runs as assigned
- Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division and VA Department of Education regulations
- Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed
- Operate a school bus on special trip assignments
- Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute
- Report vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor or Manager of Vehicle Maintenance
- Assist in preparation of route schedules
- Perform other duties as assigned by Associate Director of Transportation, Transportation Area Supervisor, and School Principal
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Transportation Area Supervisor. Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline and patron relations.
Terms of Employment: As needed. Hourly pay based upon rate of pay on date of retirement. Workshop/in-service as required.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
Revised: 10/7/2021